Pivot Adapter for Kuat NV To Allow Truck Tailgate to Fold Down with Bikes Loaded
Question:
Hello. I’m looking for a hitch bike rack for a 2” receiver. It will go on a 2020 Tacoma and I want to be able to lower the tail gate with out it hitting the bike rack. I recently purchased a kuat nv base 2.0 and the tale gate hits when the lowered
asked by: Nick S
Expert Reply:
If you liked the Kuat NV Base bike rack # BA22B you could install the Kuat Pivot Adapter part # PVP20B which would fit in your hitch and allow the bike rack to swing out and away from the rear of the vehicle for total tailgate/cargo area access. See attached picture.
I also attached a review video for this adapter for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
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